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INDEX

1 ABOVE ALL... SAFETY! .......................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Symbols used ................................................................................................................ 3

1.2 Warnings ........................................................................................................................ 3

1.2.a General ................................................................................................................ 3

1.2.b Radiofrequency/installation ................................................................................. 3

1.2.c Automatic Transmitter Identiﬁcation System (ATIS) ........................................... 3

1.2.d Environmental ...................................................................................................... 4

1.3 ETSI Information ............................................................................................................ 4

1.4 Registration of your Marine Transceiver ...................................................................... 4

1.5 Assistance ..................................................................................................................... 4

1.6 Manual Notes ................................................................................................................ 4

2 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Generalities .................................................................................................................... 5

3 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS ......................................................... 6

3.1 Front panel .................................................................................................................... 6

3.2 Back panel (connections) .............................................................................................. 7

3.3 Microphone ................................................................................................................... 8

4 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................... 9

4.1 Contents of package ..................................................................................................... 9

4.2 Location for the transceiver ......................................................................................... 10

4.3 Mounting of transceiver ............................................................................................... 10

4.4 Adjustment of angle .................................................................................................... 11

4.5 Installation of the antenna/electromagnetic exposure ................................................ 11

4.6 Mounting of Microphone ............................................................................................. 12

4.7 Connections ................................................................................................................ 12

4.7.a Power Supply .................................................................................................... 13

4.7.b GPS device ........................................................................................................ 13

4.7.c Antenna ............................................................................................................. 13

5 BASIC OPERATION .............................................................................................................. 13

5.1 Turning NEPTUNE on/off ............................................................................................. 13

5.2 Volume regulation ........................................................................................................ 13

5.3 Squelch Regulation ..................................................................................................... 13

5.4 Selecting an operating channel ................................................................................... 14

5.4.a With alphanumerical keypad ............................................................................. 14

5.4.b Using the microphone buttons (UP or DOWN) .................................................. 14

5.5 Transmission and reception ......................................................................................... 14

5.6 Selecting high and low transmission power ................................................................ 14

5.7 Instant recall of channel 16 ......................................................................................... 15

5.8 Display lighting ............................................................................................................ 15

6 SCANNING FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 16

6.1 Channel scanning ........................................................................................................ 16

6.2 Dual Watch and Triple Watch ...................................................................................... 16

6.3 Activation of Dual Watch/Triple ................................................................................... 17

6.4 Memory channels (MEM mode) ................................................................................... 18

6.4.a Memory scanning (SCAN MEMORY) ............................................................... 18

6.4.b Reception/Transmission during SCAN MEMORY ............................................. 18

6.4.c To delete/To jump a pre-selected channel in memory ...................................... 18

Summary of content (32 pages)

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ABOVE ALL... SAFETY! .......................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Symbols used ................................................................................................................ 3 1.2 Warnings........................................................................................................................ 3 1.2.a General ..................................................................................................
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USE WITH GPS ..................................................................................................................... 19 7.1 Function ....................................................................................................................... 19 7.2 GPS information on the display ................................................................................... 19 8 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC).................................................................................
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1 ABOVE ALL... SAFETY! 1.1 Symbols used Notes such as this one indicate practical advice that we suggest be followed for optimal performance with NEPTUNE. 1.2 Warnings 1.2.a General This device has been tested for compliance with Class D digital marine device limits. These limits were created to allow for reasonable protection against damaging interference. This device is to be used solely as an aid to navigation.
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ENGLISH 1.2.d Environmental Pay attention to ambient conditions – although NEPTUNE is designed to operate under the most severe conditions, it is important to avoid exposure to environments that are excessively humid or dusty, or to temperatures outside the –15 to +55°C range. Also avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Avoid jarring and excessive vibration – NEPTUNE is built to resist mechanical shock and vibration as long as these are within the norm for any electrical device.
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2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations for choosing Midland’s marine transceiver NEPTUNE. This product is a high performance, mobile VHF DSC marine transceiver. The following are its principle features: • Equipped with all international channels available (correctly assigned). • High transmission power of 25W, which allows the user to maintain contact from large distances, and a low transmission power of 1 watt to reduce consumption during short-distance communication.
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3 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 3.1 Front panel � � � � � � �� ENGLISH �� (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 6 � � �� OFF/VOLUME knob Turns NEPTUNE on/off and regulates audio volume reception. The radio is turned off when you completely rotate the knob counter-clockwise until it clicks. SQUELCH knob Regulates the squelch level (noise silencer in absence of signals). MICROPHONE socket Insert the mike connector into this socket.
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D/W button This button activates the Dual Watch function, able to search alternatively the tuned channel and channel 16. (9) Button 16 Pressing the 16 button provides quick access to channel 16. (10) DISTRESS button The button below a soft cover sends a DISTRESS call for help. The signal also includes your MMSI identiﬁcation code and the nature of the distress. If a GPS is connected to the device, data regarding position and time are also included in the call. For further details, see paragraph 8.7.
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3.3 Microphone (1) (2) ENGLISH (3) (4) UP and DOWN buttons These two buttons change the tuning channel. The ﬁrst scrolls upwards through the tuned marine channels, the second scrolls downwards. Button 16 For ease of use, button 16 performs the same function as the button 16 on the front panel of the transceiver. PTT (push to talk) Pressing this button will begin transmission. Microphone During transmission, speak a few centimeters from the microphone.
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4 INSTALLATION ENGLISH 4.
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ENGLISH 4.2 Location for the transceiver Before continuing, look for a place to install the transceiver which: • Is far enough away from any device sensitive to magnetic/electromagnetic ﬁelds (e.g. compass) in order to avoid interference during their use. • Allows for accessibility to the front panel of NEPTUNE. • Provides easy connection to a power supply, for the antenna and for other cables. • Has sufﬁcient space close by for installation of the microphone support.
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4.4 Adjustment of angle To change the angle of inclination after installation: 1. Loosen the mounting knobs on the sides of the bracket. 2. Adjust the transceiver to a better angle, lining up the holes of the internal part of the bracket with those on both sides of the transceiver. 3. Tighten the knobs to ﬁx the transceiver into place. 4.
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4.6 Mounting of Microphone ENGLISH To mount the microphone mount, look ﬁrst for a mounting point close to the transceiver. The distance between the transceiver and the wall mount must be less than the length of the microphone cable. Do not pull excessively on the microphone cord. This part is important to the correct function of the device: over time, pulling may damage the cord and impede the user from transmitting. 4.
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4.7.a Power Supply The transceiver power supply must be 12Vdc (see speciﬁcs in par. 14). The red cable must be connected to the positive pin, the black to the negative pin. Warning! A faulty connection may seriously damage the radio!! 4.7.b GPS device If your NEPTUNE transceiver is connected to a GPS resceiver, such as the GPS 200, you can obtain and view NMEA information relative to the current position the vessel (latitude and longitude) and the local time with respect to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 4.7.
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If you regulate the squelch level too high (closed), you may hear only background noise or intermittent discharges. Correct setting of squelch is also important for reasons discussed further on. ENGLISH 5.4 Selecting an operating channel 5.4.a With alphanumerical keypad 1. Ensure that you are in normal operating mode (radio mode), otherwise press several times the button related to “RAD” or press the “C” button until the display shows: (A) 2.
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replaced with Hi (high power) on the display. When the transceiver is tuned to a channel limited to low output power, pressing the H/L button has no effect. Channel 16 is a security and distress channel. This channel is used to establish initial contact with another station and for emergency communication. This channel can be called up at any time by pressing button 16 on both the transceiver.
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6 SCANNING FUNCTIONS ENGLISH 6.1 Channel scanning NEPTUNE can automatically search for signals throughout the marine band by scanning, or selecting the channels in rapid sequence. When a signal is detected, the scanning pauses on that channel and remains blocked until the signal ends. Before the scanning automatically starts again, NEPTUNE waits for a few seconds in case the user wishes, if necessary, to respond to a call even if in truth you will see the channels being scanned.
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To activate Dual or Triple watch: • Dual watch - Select a desired channel and press the D/W-button. The Display will indicate “D/W” and you will see the two monitored channels. The Dual Watch function can be stopped in 5 different modes: by pressing the PTT- or the “16” buttons on the microphone, “D/W”- or “C”-buttons or by sending out a DSC-call. • Triple watch – select one of the 2 channels you desire to monitor together with channel 16.
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Similar to scanning of marine channels, Dual Watch and Triple watch arrest when a signal is found and remain blocked for a few seconds after the signal disappears, in order to give the user a chance to respond to a call, if necessary. Dual/Triple Watch cannot function correctly if the squelch is not correctly regulated, as described in par .5.3. ENGLISH Because of regulations for inland waterways, Dual/Triple watch can not be activated in ATIS mode. 6.4 Memory channels (MEM mode) 6.4.
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7 USE WITH GPS 7.1 Function ENGLISH If connected to a GPS receiver (GPS200), the transceiver will display the vessel position (latitude and longitude), as well as time data. If information regarding position data are not received, in the normal radio mode, time data does not appear and a minute-long warning tone will sound (can be deactivated by pressing any button). This tone will sound every 4 hours, reminding the user that position data needs to be inserted.
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8.3 Navigating the DSC menu ENGLISH NEPTUNE offers many DSC functions. For this reason it was created a speciﬁc menu of settings and activations accessible via the function keys as follows: 1. Access the “CALL”-Menu by pressing the related function key. 2. Press the function key corresponding to the word “Type” to select the type of desired call. Once inside a sub-menu, you can return at any time to the main menu by pressing the C-button and terminating the current operation. 8.
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8.5 Group calling (Group Call) 8.5.a Sending a group call You can carry out a group call through following procedure: 1. Press breaﬂy the function key correponding to “Call”. On the display appears: (N) 2. Press three times the function key correponding to “Type” in order to visualize on the display the following situation: (O) 3. The outlined line below under “Group Call” appears when no address N has been programmed in the column “Dir”. 4. Press the function key “Ch 06” to access the sub-menu. 5.
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During this procedure you are able to return to the main CALL-menu by pressing the Cbutton. ENGLISH 8.7. DSC DISTRESS call 8.7.a Sending a DISTRESS call IMPORTANT! You can only send a DSC call if you have been assigned an individual MMSI code and this code has been programmed into the transceiver (otherwise the following commands will be deactivated). For this operation, see par. 10.10. Sending a distress call without founded reason is a criminal offence.
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9 Receiving a DSC call When the user receives a DSC call, the transceiver will automatically respond according to the type of call. Information shown on the LCD display will vary according to the type of call. Refer to the diagram below for several examples: GENERAL CALL TO ALL VESSELS INDIVIDUAL CALL ENGLISH DISTRESS CALL 9.1.a Receiving a distress call When the transceiver receives a distress call, an acoustic alarm will sound. The pressure to the function key “STOP” will deactivate the alarm.
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10 CUSTOMIZATION 10.1 Menu settings NEPTUNE can carry out a series of settings in order to personalize the transceiver to your requirements and to insert the necessary data to its operation. ENGLISH 10.2 Navigation in the menu of settings To access the menu of setting use the functions keys. All programmed settings are stored in non-volatile memory. 10.3 List of settings Following ﬁnd the possible settings: Menu Items Description Par.
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You can insert into the directory the MMSI codes from frequently called stations, by giving them a name (e.g. vessel or owner). Then you can search and use them more comfortably. When receiving a call, MMSI owner name and MMSI code will be displayed. 1. Press the function key “Menu”. 2. Press the function key “More”. 3. Press the function key “Dir”. 4. At this point you enter to the directory pages.
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The insertion of time coordinates is obligatory to carry out DSC calls. If Neptune is connected to a compatible GPS resceiver (GPS 200) the setting of these data is not compulsory. ENGLISH 10.7 ”LCD” (display contrast) The user can adjust the display contract to optimise visibility according to ambient conditions. 1. Press the function key “DSC”. 2. Press the function key “Menu”. 3. Press the function key “LCD”. 4.
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If you have accidentally inserted an incorrect code, you will have to return the device to your approved vendor for a complete reset. Z 10.11 “ATIS” (Setting of ATIS code and activation - deactivation of automatical transmission) Be careful to insert the correct code. Once the code has been saved, it cannot be modiﬁed. 1. Press the function key “DSC”. 2. Press the function key “Menu”. 3. Press the function key “More”. 4. Press the function key “ More”. 5. Press the function key “Atis”. 6.
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3. When the ATIS function is activated, “ATIS” will appear on the upper part of the display. If regulations in your community do not allow you programming the ATIS code by yourself, contact your approved vendor for programming. Activate the ATIS code only when requested by the proper authorities. We remember that when the ATIS function is activated, DSC call are disabled. ENGLISH 11 Programming and selection of private channels Only authorized customers are allowed to use private channels.
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Problem Possibile causes Solution Rifer. Device doesn’t turn on Power supply is not correctly connected Verify that power supply is properly connected 4.7.a The protection fuse has shorted (located on the power cable) Verify the cause of the problem and substitute the fuse - Antenna is not correctly connected Verify that antenna is properly connected 4.7.c Volume level is too low Adjust volume level 5.2 Squelch level is too high Adjust squelch level 5.
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ENGLISH 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Channels .................................................................................All 57 international marine channels, ................................. see section 15, with programming for ships under ﬂag of Norway, Denmark, ........................................................................................................................Finland, Great Britain, ..................................
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15 Frequency Table INTERNATIONAL (INT) INTERNATIONAL (INT) CH CH Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) RX Mode TX RX Mode 156.050 160.650 D 61 156.075 160.675 D 02 156.100 160.700 D 62 156.125 160.725 D 03 156.150 160.750 D 63 156.175 160.775 D 04 156.200 160.800 D 64 156.225 160.825 D 05 156.250 160.850 D 65 156.275 160.875 D 06 156.300 156.300 S 66 156.325 160.925 D 07 156.350 160.950 D 67 156.375 156.375 S 08 156.400 156.400 S 68 156.
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